Install the bolts attaching the pivot bracket to the pump and tighten to 23 ft. lbs. (31 Nm).

Install the pump pivot bracket with the pump into position and tighten the bolt hand-tight.

Install the poly groove drive belt.

Tighten the pivot bracket bolts to specifications. Tighten the bolt closest to the pump to 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm) and tighten the bolt furthest to the pump to 72 ft. lbs. (98 Nm).

Install the pump bracket and bolts to 39 ft. lbs. (53 Nm) for the bottom, 39 ft. lbs. (53 Nm) for the stud and 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm) for the bottom.

Install the pressure pipe to the pump and tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).

Install the bolt attaching the pressure pipe to the pump and tighten to 23 ft. lbs. (31 Nm).

Install the return hose and clamp.

Install the air cleaner assembly.

Bleed the power steering system, as outlined later in this section.

BLEEDING

See Figure 5

Automatic transmission fluid is NOT compatible with the seals and hoses of the power steering system. Under no circumstances should automatic transmission be used in place of power steering fluid in this system.

With the engine turned OFF, turn the wheels all the way to the left.

Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid until the level is at the COLD mark on the reservoir.

Start and operate the engine at fast idle for 15 seconds. Turn the engine OFF.

Recheck the fluid level and fill it to the COLD mark.

Fig. Fig. 5: Power steering system bleeding procedure

Start the engine and bleed the system by turning the wheels in both directions slowly to the stops.

Stop the engine and check the fluid. Fluid that still has air in it will be a light tan color.